2009 Audi A5: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My air bag light and parking light icon came on at the same time while starting and remain on. I have read the exact same description from other audi owners described in recall 6901 16v376. Why is my car not included?? I have restarted my times to no avail.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2019
“Audi a5 2009 is not a reliable car I will never buy another audi product in my lifetime. I cant believe how I thought I was alone with the misfire issue and I find in my research there are many others with the same issues for various models unbelievable. Had I search this product, would have been my only wish. The car wouldn't even start up today. Had this car for only 8 months. At 45,000...”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2015
“Water pump coolant campaign my auto body shop said my car is leaking coolant and theres a campaign out on the water pump. I'm asking if you could push the campaign through and recall the water pumps to fix this issue as I'm afraid my car will break down. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2014
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“Audi a5 3.0l diesel quattro experienced total loss of power. Luckily had just come to a halt. Engine will not restart. Turns out the failure of main the main diesel pump destroyed entire fuel line system! Audi quoted 13,000k replacement cost to change all 3 pumps, all 6 injectors and clean fuel tank! I am shocked. Audi dealer said quite a few cases have occurred with the exact same problem! Very disappointed that nothing has been done about this known issue. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Sep 2014
“After letting my car sit for 8+ hours, every time I start my car and put it into either drive or reverse, it pulls hard as if I'm pressing on the accelerator, when I'm not. In order to not let it accelerate, I have to press down on the brake quite hard. This finally goes away after driving it for a few miles. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2013
“Keyless door sensors started to malfunction and would not unlock vehicle when touched. Brought problem to attention of dealership, which stated that they could not duplicate problem and thereby refused to fix issue while the vehicle was still under warranty. Now that the vehicle is no longer under warranty, the problem was found and the cost has to come out of my pocket. There should be a class action lawsuit regarding these keyless door sensor failures. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2013
“The vehicle developed an engine surge when starting cold (heated garage 45) and moving approx 50 to 75 feet. The rpm surges from 500 to 1800rpm several times and will occasionally die. This seems to happen with various brands of premium fuel. The dealer claims they have added a fuel conditioner, replaced the high pressure fuel pump. Replaced the spark plugs and reprogrammed the engine computer. The vehicle still surges at various times. It has died after leaving an on street parking spot in traffic. It does not surge on subsequent starts within 6 - 8 hours and generally not during summer months. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2009
Recalls - 1 campaign
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 Audi A5 reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 Audi A5. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 2009 Audi A5 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.